It's no secret that guys can be painfully oblivious when a girl is into them. And sometimes, we just wish we had a neon sign that spelled it out for us.
Turns out, we might. New research out of the University of Rochester found that guys think a woman is more interested in sex when she's wearing red. For their study, scientists showed men a pic of a woman wearing a red T-shirt, and another of her wearing a white T-shirt. Both photos were identical except for the color of the shirt, which they doctored.
Researchers then asked the men to guess on a scale of one to nine how interested the woman seemed to be in sex. The result? The majority of guys said the woman in red was one to 1.5 points more likely to be open to getting busy.
Previous studies have shown that men are drawn to red, regardless of what you're wearing.
So, if you're ready to move things to the next level with a new guy, maybe opt for that cute red top instead of an LBD. It can't hurt, right?
Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Self, Glamour, and more. She has a master’s degree from American University, lives by the beach, and hopes to own a teacup pig and taco truck one day.
1. “I want you” is typically a statement of desire or sexual attraction. More often than not, if your significant other or a romantic interest says this phrase to you, it means they want to be physically close or intimate with you.
Usually, when a guy says this it means he's extremely attracted to you and excited by you. Something about you fascinates him. He may or may not want a relationship with you too, that you'll have to clear up with him. The only thing a man wants with that statement is sex.
Sometimes, it just means he's trying to talk you into having sex with him. Sometimes, it means he wants to dominate you. Sometimes, it means he's not great with words and is trying to express profound lovesickness. Sometimes, it means something else.
For example, you can watch his body language. He's likely to turn his body towards you when in conversation and to make eye contact with you. He may pay attention to you more than others who are around. He's also likely to try spending time with you more than with others when he's falling in love.
He makes time for you. Whether he's responding to text messages in a super timely manner, signing up for tasks like helping you move, or making sure you know that he's around if you need anything at all, making time for you is one big sign to make note of.
He'll go out of his way to get close because he likes you so much. When you're hanging out together, he won't leave until you do. He'll always stick close to your side, whether you spend time together alone or in a group. He might even spontaneously show up places he knows you'll be just so he can see you.
This means that even when someone isn't ready to admit their feelings, their body language can give them away. So if you notice someone always orienting their body towards you, maintaining prolonged eye contact, or mimicking your gestures, these could be subtle signs of attraction.
When you want someone in your life, you want them there because life is more fun with them by your side. You want them because you are a complete person without them, but you know that they make you happy. You don't need to use them as a crutch — you can stand alone.
"I want you" can be easily said because it is for you to serve the pleasure of the person who wants you; "I need you" is not easily said because it is selfless and an acceptance of someone else's importance and value beyond you. I need you carries weight and responsibility.
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